Unit 5 Subunit 3: Southeast Asia

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Groups of islands, such as Indonesia or the Philippines, is known as this...

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Archipelago/ Insular

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Seasonal winds that bring heavy storms, leading to mass flooding. What am I describing?

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Monsoons

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Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia were ruled by what European empire as colonies?

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France

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Why did the U.S. get involved in the Vietnam War?

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to stop the spread of Communism

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This was the Communist party of Cambodia that killed millions under Pol Pot:

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Khmer Rouge

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How does the summer monsoon season benefit the region of Southeast Asia?

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It provides plentiful rains for rice fields.

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Southeast Asia lies in the tropics, making the region a tropical climate. They have rich soil which makes farming highly productive. Which of the following best completes the statement?

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Growth in agricultural products

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What economic indicator determines how crowded an area is?

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Population Density

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How did the religion of Buddhism make its way to Southeast Asia?

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Traders came from South Asia and shared it.

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How has the Ring of Fire affected Southeast Asia?

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creates mountains and volcanoes and causes earthquakes